AWARDS!
ADJUDICATION
Judges’ scores are based on Technique (1-25 points), Style and Execution (1-25 points), Showmanship (1-20 points), Costume
(1-10 points), Choreography (1-10 points), Degree of Difficulty (1-5 points) and Age Appropriate Performance (1-5 points) for a maximum possible 100 points. A final adjudicated score will be determined by an averaging of all judges’ scores. The highest scoring act in each category of dance will receive a High Point 1st place Plaque.
ADJUDICATED AWARDS
Each solo act will receive a corresponding adjudicated PIN. Each duet, trio and group member will receive one corresponding adjudicated PIN and each member of the act will receive a PIN.
COMPETITIVE LINEUPS
Top finishers by age division and the the highest scoring acts by age division will also be awarded a special plaque a prizes as follows: 1st Place Solo $50; 1st Place Duet/Trio $50; 1 Place Small Group $100; 1 Place Large Group/Line $100; 1 Place Production $125. Important note: A minimum of 3 entries per age division/level/category must compete for cash prizes to be awarded. Soloists can place only one act in a lineup, however 2 or more solo performances automatically qualify the performer for High Point award consideration (see High Score below).
Triumph Studio Certificates: Certificates/Winnings can be applied to a regional or national competition. (EXAMPLE: You won a Triumph Certificate. You may only use the certificates/winnings at another Triumph Regional the same year or the following year. The studios "credit/winnings" will be applied to the studio account 3-5 days after the completed competition.
INTERMEDIATE LINEUPS
Top finishers by age division and the the highest scoring acts by age division will also be awarded a special plaque a prizes as follows: 1 Place Solo $50; 1st Place Duet/Trio $50; 1 Place Small Group $100; 1 Place Large Group/Line $100; 1 Place Production $125. Important note: A minimum of 3 entries per age division/level/category must compete for cash prizes to be awarded. Soloists can place only one act in a lineup, however 2 or more solo performances automatically qualify the performer for High Point award consideration.
Triumph Studio Certificates: Certificates/Winnings can be applied to a regional or national competition. (EXAMPLE: You won a Triumph Certificate. You may only use the certificates/winnings at another Triumph Regional or National the same year or the following year. The studios "credit/winnings" will be applied to the studio account 3-5 days after the completed competition.
NOVICE LINEUPS
Top finishers by age division and the the highest scoring acts by age division will also be awarded a special plaque a prizes as follows: 1st Place Solo $50; 1 Place Duet/Trio $50; 1 Place Small Group $100; 1 Place Large Group/Line $100; 1st Place Production $125. Important note: A minimum of 3 entries per age division/level/category must compete for cash prizes to be awarded. Soloists can place only one act in a lineup, however 2 or more solo performances automatically qualify the performer for High Point award consideration.
Triumph Studio Certificates: Certificates/Winnings can be applied to a regional or national competition. (EXAMPLE: You won a Triumph Certificate. You may only use the certificates/winnings at another Triumph Regional the same year or the following year. The studios "credit/winnings" will be applied to the studio account 3-5 days after the completed competition.
SHINING STARS LINEUPS
Top finishers by age division and the the highest scoring acts by age division will also be awarded a special plaque a prizes as follows: 1st Place Solo $50; 1 Place Duet/Trio $50; 1 Place Small Group $100; 1 Place Large Group/Line $100; 1st Place Production $125. Important note: A minimum of 3 entries per age division/level/category must compete for cash prizes to be awarded. Soloists can place only one act in a lineup, however 2 or more solo performances automatically qualify the performer for High Point award consideration.
Triumph Studio Certificates: Certificates/Winnings can be applied to a regional or national competition. (EXAMPLE: You won a Triumph Certificate. You may only use the certificates/winnings at another Triumph Regional the same year or the following year. The studios "credit/winnings" will be applied to the studio account 3-5 days after the completed competition.
ADJUDICATED AWARDS
Each solo act will receive a corresponding adjudicated PIN. Each duet, trio and group member will receive one corresponding adjudicated PIN and each member of the act will receive a PIN.
Scoring Adjudicated
Novice
Diamond 94 and Above
Platinum 91 and Above
Gold 88 and Above
Silver 0 and Above
Intermediate
Diamond 95 and Above
Platinum 92 and Above
Gold 89 and Above
Silver 0 and Above
Competitive
Diamond 96 and Above
Platinum 93 and Above
Gold 90 and Above
Silver 0 and Above
Shining Stars - new level for dancers with disabilities.
Diamond 94 and Above
Platinum 91 and Above
Gold 88 and Above
Silver 0 and Above
HOSPITALITY/SPORTSMANSHIP BACKSTAGE AWARD - GROUPS:
This award will be selected by our Backstage Manager and Triumph Staff to the studio who shows the most studio spirit and sportsmanship during the weekend of competition! Winning studio will receive a plaque and special recognition. NATIONALS winner will receive a plaque, special recognition and a crystal award!
ENCORE AWARDS - groups:
This award will be selected by our 3 judges. Each judge will choose a routine/dance that they would love to see on the stage again. These routines will then be performed right before the Awards Ceremony for that session of acts after all groups have competed. A winner will then be chosen by the judges and a plaque and CRYSTAL CUP will be awarded. Open to all group entries. There will be an 11 and under Encore and a 12 and up Encore. Keep in mind all groups must compete before the Encore choices can compete again! Once all of the 11 and under groups have competed and the judges have made their choices the Encore routines will be announced by our Emcee. Once all of the 12 and up groups have competed and the judges have made their choices the Encore routines will be announced by our Emcee. Adult Groups are not eligible for the Encore Award.
DUO/TRIO AWARD
This award will be selected by our 3 judges. They will be awarded a plaque. NEW!!! Each dancer in a duo/trio will receive a plaque.
Judges Choice Awards:
Open to all entries, Ribbon going to any entry from the judges.
Registering for Titles at the door:
We highly encourage you to pre-register your dancers for Titles so we can stay organized for your competition city. Waiting to register at the door the fee is: $60. Pre-Register fee is: $40.
New Award!! STUDENT CHOREGPRAHY AWARD - When registering for Student Choreography make sure to click the box "Student Choreography" when Adding/Editing Entry.
Photogenic Award: Those performers who have pre-registered for the photogenic contest should submit a 5 x 7 or 8 x 10, color or black & white photo on day of competition (DO NOT MAIL). Entry fee of $40 . Open to all Solo, Duet, Trio or Group performers, (photos of individuals only, no group shots accepted). Photogenic winners receive a plaque and a pin which is typically presented during the solo awards ceremony for their age division. Photo(s) will only be returned following awards presentations. TNT assumes no responsibility for damaged, lost or unclaimed photos. Unclaimed photos will not be mailed. This award also open to Vocal performers. Adult performers are not eligible for this award. Mini, Petite, Jr, Teen and Sr.
BEST COSTUME AWARD:
Open to all Solo acts and judged during the performance. Entry fee is $40 Per Solo Act. The selection will be made by the judges on overall creativity and design.
Solo Costume will be awarded a plaque and a pin. Awards will be presented during that age groups solo awards, in the Age Level, Mini, Petite, Jr. Teen and Sr.
TITLE DIVISION (Competitive Level Soloists Only):
At each regional and national competition, Triumph Talent's judges will be selecting title winners in the following divisions. Title entries are eligible for the Top 10 Lineups. This is considered an add on, our judges will make the final selections.
: Mini Miss Southern Sweetie & Lil' Mr. Southern Charm Ages 4-6
Petite Miss Southern Sweetie & Lil' Mr. Southern Charm Ages 7-8
· Junior Miss Southern Sweetie & Junior Mr. Southern Charm Ages 9-11
· Teen Miss Southern Sweetie & Teen Mr. Southern Charm Ages 12-14
· Senior Southern Sweetie & Senior Mr. Southern Charm Ages 15-19
Each winner in each title division will receive a plaque, sash and tiara. The gentlemen will receive a plaque, sash and hat. Contestants will be judged for title at the same time his/her solo is competed. A title winner may not compete for the same title at another TNT Regional competition in the same competition year. Entry Fee is $40 per solo act. **Mini's can register for title as their level is competitive in our registration.** Titles are chosen by our judges.
Explosive Entertainer Title: Open to Mini, Petite, Jr., Teen and Sr. Level Solo acts only and judged during performance. Entry fee is $40 pre-register/$60 at the door per Solo act. Winner is selected based on entertainment value and overall presentation. A Plaque and Jacket will be awarded to each age Level. Mini, Petite, Jr. Teen, Sr.
TRIUMPH CHOREOGRAPHY AWARD:
This award will be presented to the studio owner of the winning School and will be awarded in the 12 & Under and age 13 & Over age divisions. Groups Only.
TRIUMPH ENTERTAINMENT AWARD:
Plaque going to a Group, Line or Production which the judges feel, is the most entertaining. Groups Only.
Triumph Technique Award:
Plaque going to a Group, Line or Production with the highest overall technique scores! Groups Only.
THE TRIUMPH AWARD: (must have 5 or more group routines to be eligible)
TNT's Crystal Award will be presented to the studio with the highest averaged score from our tabulation system for technique for the weekend of competition!! Groups Only. Each LEVEL of competition, Novice, Intermediate and Competitive will receive this award!! Top 3 will be presented at NATIONAL'S!!